Northwest PIP Hosts DA’s Office

Shannon Davis of the Harris County District Attorney’s Office was one of the featured presenters at the Houston Police Department’s Northwest Positive Interaction Program (PIP) meeting Tuesday.

Assistant District Attorney Davis spoke to the crowd of 40 people at the First Baptist Church Faith Center on Long Point about the release of “Computer Cop” Internet monitoring software by the Harris County District Attorney’s Office.

“Computer Cop” is Internet monitoring software designed to protect young people from cyber predators. It arms parents with a tool to monitor potentially dangerous Internet activity. Parents can use the software to monitor images, emails, instant messages and chats. It also has a function where parents can search for specific key words they may be concerned about. The software is easy to install and it’s free from the district attorney’s office.

“These projects enlist cyber technology, the community and law enforcement in a unified strategy to guard against child predators and to capture violent criminals, pedophiles and devious con artists,” said District Attorney Pat Lykos.  “Whether you are online or on-the-loose we will get you.”

HPD’s PIP program was founded in 1982. Its purpose is to educate the citizens of Houston on how their police department functions and to encourage them to relay their neighborhood needs to HPD. PIP holds monthly meetings featuring speakers from different police divisions or law enforcement agencies.

To request copies of Computer Cop for your organization or group, contact the district attorney’s office at (713) 755-5800.